Comparison

Blast Baseball vs Ballplayer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blast Baseball

This app uses bat sensor technology to analyze baseball swings. It records video, overlays swing metrics, and provides 3D swing analysis. Coaches can use it for player development and recruitment.

Highlights
  • Bat sensor integration
  • Automatic swing detection and video clipping
  • Overlay of swing metrics (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, etc.)
  • 3D swing path analysis
  • Live mode for real-time feedback
  • Side-by-side swing comparison
  • Mobile video analysis with voice-over
Features
Currently charting
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Train smarter and get better with the bat sensor technology used by nearly all the MLB teams. Simply attach the Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer*** to any standard bat and your iPad or iPhone will do the rest. Record video of your swings in the Blast Baseball app* and the patented Smart Video Capture ™ technology will automatically identify your swings, clip your video, and overlay your swing metrics, synchronized at impact. (Bat Speed, Time to Contact, Attack Angle, etc.) With the 3D Swing Tracer, you can replay and analyze your swing path instantly. Live mode provides real-time feedback, allowing you to visualize your swing, make adjustments, and see the results. Compare your swing videos side-by-side or send them to a coach for further analysis. Players and coaches with a membership or free trial can utilize the app’s advanced functionality to automatically assess every swing for swing quality, providing insights in three areas that all great hitters possess: plane, connection, and rotation. Insights make it simple for coaches to evaluate players for recruitment and player development, with recommendations and drills for improvement. Coaches can also streamline coaching feedback through Mobile Video Analysis with voice-over recording and video markup tools. The Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer and Personal Swing Trainer*** are highly accurate, advanced 3D motion capture systems that record your swings. They use Bluetooth® Smart technology to connect to your iPhone or iPad. There’s no need to alter your natural swing. The Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer know when to dynamically power-up the patented motion detection algorithms to capture your metrics in real-time. They even store data on the Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer when your mobile device is out of range and download your actions to the Blast app as soon as you reconnect. With the Blast Baseball app* coaches, parents, and players of all ages can gain the insights they need to improve their swing and gain the competitive edge. * The Blast Baseball app requires the Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer or Personal Swing Trainer and the Blast bat attachment to collect data. The app currently supports English language and Imperial measurements. ** Requires a Blast Connect and Premium Services account and Swing Analyzer to provide advanced app, player, and coaching functionality. Blast Connect is an information and player management platform that features data trending, advanced reporting, roster management, mobile video analysis, and more. *** The Blast Baseball Swing Analyzer / Personal Swing Trainer, charger, and bat attachment are sold as packages. Separate purchase required – available from blastmotion.com. Privacy Policy: https://blastmotion.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://blastmotion.com/terms-of-service/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ballplayer

Track and share baseball and softball game statistics in real-time. This app allows players to record every hit, catch, walk, and stolen base, and share live stats with friends and family. Features in-app messaging and live activity feeds for a social game-day experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time stat tracking
  • Share stats with friends and family
  • In-app messaging
  • Live activity feeds
  • Comprehensive stat recording
Features
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Ballplayer is a scorekeeping app designed to stay with you from the little leagues to the big leagues. Share your stats with your friends and family – every hit, every catch, every walk, every stolen base. Ballplayer is the social app for ballplayers to share and compare LIVE stats during their game, featuring in-app messaging and LIVE activity feeds.

Screenshots

Blast Baseball4 screens
Ballplayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ballplayer at none against Blast Baseball's 2. Ballplayer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 29%). Blast Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (669 vs 60) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blast Baseball sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Ballplayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Blast Baseball against 4.0 for Ballplayer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blast Baseball has 669 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Blast Baseball's written reviews are positive against 56% of Ballplayer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, Ballplayer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blast Baseball versus Ballplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlast BaseballBallplayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (669 ratings) — better4.0 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews29.0% of reviews56.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings669 — better60
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#81 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlast Motion, Inc.Baseball App LLC

Customer experience

Blast Baseball

All ratings323 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative44.3%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive29.0%
Neutral6.5%
Negative64.5%

Ballplayer

All ratings60 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

User reviews

Blast Baseball

From 669 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📊 Immediate feedback on swing metrics
  • 🎯 Accurate bat speed and attack angle measurements
  • 📱 Quick data delivery to app after contact
  • 🏆 Helpful for tracking progress over time
  • 👨‍🏫 Useful for coaches to set baselines and track team progress

Room to improve

  • 💰 Aggressive subscription paywall for previously free features
  • 🔐 Data held hostage behind subscription walls
  • 🧩 Convoluted app interface and navigation
  • 📊 Overwhelming number of metrics for casual users
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes

Ballplayer

From 60 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Combines game scoring with highlights and feed
  • 👍 Great for staying connected with former teams
  • 👍 Does everything needed for free
  • 👍 Scorekeeping, stat keeping, communication, scheduling
  • 👍 Incredible development pace

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Takes too long to load
  • 🐛 Lacking inclusive features like real-time game stats, live video
  • 🐛 Cannot set up an account due to username issues
  • 🐛 Username unavailable error prevents account creation
  • 🐛 App doesn't work, errors on tap

Bugs and requests

Blast Baseball

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Bluetooth connectivity drops frequently
  • Swings fail to record or sync to cloud
  • Video upload and processing failures
  • App freezes during live capture sessions
Show 12 more
  • Offline swings fail to download
  • Ball flight data tracking inconsistent (50-60% failure rate)
  • Video export loses metrics and slow-motion features
  • App force closes and requires reinstall
  • Disk space not freed after deleting videos
  • App incompatible with certain iPad models
  • Audio only works intermittently
  • Sensor connection unstable and requires repeated reconnection
  • Sensor stuck on red light and won't connect
  • Data loss when app crashes mid-session
  • Excessive pop-up notifications
  • App performance degradation over time

Requested features

14 requests
  • User-selectable difficulty levels (novice, intermediate, expert)
  • Ability to overlay biometrics on video
  • Separate tracking for multiple children
  • iPad landscape mode support
  • Integration with GoPro for video capture
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  • In-app infographics explaining metrics and mechanics
  • Ball flight data integrated into main app (not separate paid app)
  • CSV data export functionality
  • Ability to bookmark videos
  • Better bat database with more current models
  • Simplified free tier with basic metrics
  • Grandfather clause for existing device owners
  • Exit velocity and swing decision timing tracking
  • Comparison tools between practice and in-game swings

Ballplayer

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Slow loading times on notifications
  • App crashes or shows errors on tap
  • Username unavailable error for account creation
  • Age verification incorrectly flags users as not 13
  • Inability to press 'DONE' to complete game creation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Real-time game stats
  • Live video streaming
  • Ability for parents to create multiple player profiles
  • Ability to edit things in certain places
  • Fix 'DONE' button issue for game creation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blast Baseball

Subscriptions2
  • BlastMotion Monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • BlastMotion Annual1 Month trial$99.001 Year
None

Ballplayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blast Baseball free?
Blast Baseball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ballplayer free?
Ballplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blast Baseball or Ballplayer?
Blast Baseball is rated higher. Blast Baseball averages 4.0 out of 5 from 669 ratings, while Ballplayer averages 4.0 from 60 ratings.
Do Blast Baseball or Ballplayer have ads?
Blast Baseball shows ads; Ballplayer does not.
Which is updated more often, Blast Baseball or Ballplayer?
Blast Baseball ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ballplayer weekly. Most recently, Blast Baseball was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ballplayer on November 3, 2026.

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